MENA region

Mastercard launches Built Small. Moving Strong, a regional SME resilience program supporting small businesses across the Middle East with financial tools, policy alignment and digital enablement to navigate supply chain disruptions and financial challenges.

Arthur D. Little report shows MENA fintech sector strengthened in 2025 despite global funding headwinds, with 77% of leaders rating sector strength positively and venture capital reaching 3.8 billion dollars regionally.